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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 17, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

It Was Just One of Those Things

Tony Bennett sang this charming song by Irving Berlin, written in 1915, on his Grammy-winning performance on MTV Unplugged: “I Love a Piano.”

I Love a Piano – Live

I Love a Piano – Live, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

Today’s New York Times had this article about the restoration of Cole Porter’s piano. It was a gift from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, where Porter made his home when he moved back to the US from Europe in the mid-1930s and was his piano until his death in 1964. The piano continued to live at the Waldorf Astoria, where it was played in a piano lounge.

The Steinway Corporation is refurbishing this storied piano. The article is quite charming!

Delightful, De-Lovely and Deconstructed: Cole Porter’s Piano Is Being Rebuilt

Grace Notes [What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox .] The piano arrived with a scrap of paper inside, a relic from when it did cocktail-hour duty. On the torn-off page, “Misty” was written in large letters and “please” in smaller letters below.

Just One Of Those Things

Just One Of Those Things, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

Filed Under: Etcetera Tagged With: Cole Porter, I Love a Piano, Just One One of Those Things, Steinway

July 27, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Look What I Found on Amazon

I was shopping for a good used copy of one of Tony Bennett’s art books this evening and found something wonderful!

Yes … a new book–available in September 2018. From the Amazon page for this book:

Tony Bennett, at the age of 92, continues to connect to people everywhere through the magic of his music. He’s the quintessential interpreter of the Great American songbook, and recipient of numerous awards and honors, including 18 Grammys® and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, two Emmys®, and the first interpretive singer to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize. Here, Tony, along with radio host, jazz expert, and close friend Dick Golden, reflects on the most important themes, influences, and inspirations that have informed his lifelong creative work, with a focus on music.

I’m over the moon to hear about this book. It’s available for pre-order and yes, I’ve already ordered my copy. Pre-order Tony Bennett Onstage and in the Studio today!

Filed Under: About Tony Bennett Tagged With: Dick Golden, pre-order, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Onstage and in the Studio

June 11, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Tony Bennett and His Five Favorite Things

One of our readers sent this link to me today and, thanks to Tom, I want to share it with you all. It’s a great list of things!

Tony Bennett and His Five Favorite Things

For legendary performer Tony Bennett, who has sold millions of records worldwide and received 19 Grammy Awards, mementos of a long and illustrious performing career are some of his favorite things in his home.

Filed Under: About Tony Bennett Tagged With: Tony Bennett

June 3, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Tony Bennett Way

Tony Bennett is on the West Coast this week (and that includes my home of Portland, Oregon!!). He took some time to go to San Francisco to be honored with the renaming of a block on Mason Street, near the Fairmont Hotel, as Tony Bennett Way. Congratulations to Mr. Bennett and kudos to San Francisco for such a wonderful ceremony.

Here is a selection of news coverage of the event.

Tony Bennett gets fitting tribute in city where he left his heart

There is a video of Tony Bennett from an appearance in 1994 on MTV’s Unplugged. He leans casually against a black piano, flashes a smile at the audience and begins to sing. “I left my heart … ” The audience cuts him off with applause, and he lets them, pausing to smile again and glance around the room.

San Francisco renames street in honor of Tony Bennett

San Francisco celebrated singer Tony Bennett Saturday by re-naming part of a street in his honor. A stuntman disguised as Bennett rappelled down The Fairmont Hotel to get the party started. Moments later, Bennett himself took the stage. Bennett first performed his iconic hit “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” at the Fairmont in 1961.

Tony Bennett Rappels Down Fairmont Hotel to Accept Honor

He left his heart in San Francisco and he propelled down The Fairmont Hotel to get it back. The 18-time Grammy Awards winner Tony Bennett slid down a rope on the side of the hotel in San Francisco Saturday…

See you Wednesday here in Portland!

Filed Under: About Tony Bennett Tagged With: Fairmont Hotel, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, San Francisco, Tony Bennett Way

April 11, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Tony and Happy Celebrate National Pet Day

Today is National Pet Day. Tony and his dog Happy are celebrating in style as they prepare to go back on the road for a series of concerts.

I couldn’t help but notice that Happy has a Lamb Chop doll. I grew up watching Shari Lewis on television and I absolutely loved Lamb Chop as child … and I still do!

Tony Bennett on Twitter

Happy is heading out on the road again today but wanted to wish everyone a wonderful #NationalPetDay – give your pet a hug!

Filed Under: About Tony Bennett Tagged With: Happy, Lamb Chop, National Pet Day

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